Thursday, March 27, 2008

Four held with remains of Chinkara in Gir forest

27-03-2008

Four held with remains of Chinkara in Gir forest

Gujarat Samachar (Briefly translated from Gujarati)

Forest Department yesterday caught four poachers from revenue area adjoining Jasadhar in Gir East. They had come to this area with intention of poaching black bucks, officials said. They were total six, but two managed to escape. Those caught also had remains of Chinkara legs, skin etc. They were presented before Kodinar court and are on remand for three days.

They are from Devipujak (Koli) community. Their names are Virji Savji, Veja Virji, Takhu Mera and Mera Virji. Two escaped were Labhu Kurji and Bhikha Kurji. They are residents of Samadhiyala village.